Ananda Ranga Pillai, Āṉanda Raṅga Piḷḷai: 1 definition

Introduction

Ananda Ranga Pillai means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

The Dairy of Āṉanda Raṅga Piḷḷai (1709-1761).—Āṉanda Raṅga Piḷḷai, the Chief Dubash of the French in Puduchērry is famous for his voluminous Diary covering a period of twenty five years until his death, in which he records many events from the year 6th September 1736 to January 1761 C.E. recorded encyclopedic information pertaining to the contemporary happenings in India and elsewhere.

context information

Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.

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